A nurse is preparing an education session for a group of public ...

[Yi-Chen]

A nurse is preparing an education session for a group of public school teachers regarding prevention of influenza. What topics should be included in this session?
 
  1. They need to discuss immunization with their personal health care providers due to contact with children.
  2. Encourage students and staff to stay home if they are ill.
  3. Encourage frequent handwashing for all students and staff.
  4. There is little we can do to prevent a pandemic.
  5. Anti-influenza drugs should be reserved only for adults who have been diagnosed with influenza.

Question 2

A client has been prescribed oseltamivir (Tamiflu) after complaining of influenza-like symptoms. What information should the nurse provide for this client?
 
  1. This medication is given by inhalation.
  2. Get this prescription filled and begin taking the medication immediately.
  3. This medication will keep you from getting the flu.
  4. This is an expensive medication.
  5. This medication will be helpful if you have influenza or a cold.

[Bsand8]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: The public school teachers should consider taking the influenza immunization because of contact with a large population of children.
Rationale 2: If those who are ill stay home they are less likely to expose others to the illness.
Rationale 3: Children learn by example and they should see their teachers and other adults performing frequent handwashing.
Rationale 4: People, like teachers, who influence large numbers of individuals can help health care providers prevent or slow influenza outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics.
Rationale 5: Anti-influenza drugs are used for children and are sometimes used for prevention as well as treatment after diagnosis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2,4
Rationale 1: Zanamivir (Relenza) is given by inhalation, but oseltamivir is given orally.
Rationale 2: The effects of oseltamivir are best if it is started within 48 hours of onset of symptoms.
Rationale 3: This medication reduces the length of illness, but does not prevent the illness.
Rationale 4: Oseltamivir is expensive.
Rationale 5: These antivirals are not effective against the common cold virus.

[Yi-Chen]

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[bdobbins]

Great answer, keep it coming